Volunteer | Illini Service Dogs

Open Positions

Available volunteer positions will be posted below. If looking to apply, please email careers@illiniservicedogs.com with your resume and designated position(s) of interest!

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Advisory Board

Special Projects Advisor

The Special Projects Advisor will provide focused and tactical efforts on Illini Service Dogs project-based initiatives at the advisory board level. Special Projects Advisor will work directly with the Chief Project Officer, Training Leads, and Executive Board to identify and execute projects essential to internal organization development. Additionally, they will work closely with a wide variety of volunteers, including those on the Administrative Board, Executive Board, Advisory Board, and Primary Handlers. This is a volunteer position that will reside within the Advisory Board.

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Outreach and Dog Relations Advisor

The Outreach and Dog Relations Advisor is essential to the establishment and management of relationships between Illini Service Dogs and external partners, donors, organizations etc.. This position will work closely with a wide variety of volunteers, including those on the Administrative Board, Executive Board, Advisory Board, and Primary Handlers, as well as individuals or businesses that support the organization The Outreach and Dog Relations advisor reports primarily to the CEO. This is a volunteer position that will reside within the Advisory Board.

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Marketing Advisor

The Marketing Advisor is essential to the Illini Service Dogs organization by providing leadership oversight and direction to public relations, public affairs, marketing, and social media factors of our organization. This position will work closely with a wide variety of volunteers, including those on the Administrative Board, Executive Board, Advisory Board, and Primary Handlers. The Marketing Advisor will report directly to the Chief Information Officer. This is a volunteer position that will reside within the Advisory Board.

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Training Advisor

The Training Advisor serves as a member of the advisory board, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of their assigned dog team(s). This position works closely with members of the administrative board, other Training Advisors, and with all members of that dog team. The Training Advisor is expected to collaborate with the Team Lead, Primary handler, and all secondary handlers. Through frequent contact with the entire team, the Training Advisor oversees and progresses the dog’s general behavior and skills training. The purpose of this position is to ensure the dog is on track to graduate from the Illini Service Dog program. This is a volunteer position.

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The purpose of the Training Lead position is to oversee the training goals of our service dogs in training. This position is part of our Advisory Board and does not possess voting rights. The purpose of this position is focused on oversight, management, and growth of the Training Advisors and the service dogs in training for the Illini Service Dogs (ISD). This position will work closely with the Chief Training Officer, and the Training Advisor team. This is a volunteer position, and will not be compensated.

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Board of Directors

Chief Executive Officer

The purpose of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Chair position is to provide executive oversight of the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Illini Service Dogs. This position is part of our Board of Directors and possesses voting rights. This role works closely with all levels of leadership and student volunteers to ensure goals are achieved. This position is responsible for overseeing and maintaining donor relations, social media and marketing, placement support, and other additional needs. This is a volunteer position and will not be compensated.

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Open Positions

Advisory Board

Special Projects Advisor

Outreach and Dog Relations Advisor

Marketing Advisor

Training Advisor

Board of Directors

Chief Executive Officer

Illini Service Dogs

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